Job Title: Financial Accountant - 6 Month Contract | London
Morgan McKinley are supporting a well-established Legal Services business during an important period of development and are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant for a 6-month fixed term contract.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position suited to someone who can step in quickly, maintain a strong control environment, and operate confidently within a busy, commercially focused London finance team.
This role is paying £400 a day (Inside IR35), initially on a 6-month basis with hybrid working available.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production of audited financial statements under FRS 102
2. Working closely with auditors and international finance teams to ensure a smooth audit process
3. Supporting bank covenant reporting
4. Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
5. Supporting month-end close, management accounts and forecasting
6. Partnering with business services leaders to understand financial performance and control costs
7. Preparing and reconciling VAT returns
8. Managing intercompany reconciliations
9. Reviewing and approving payments across office and client accounts
10. Producing commission reporting for fee earners
11. Working with the tax team on partner matters and ad hoc projects
12. Supporting finance improvement initiatives and oversea...